TV Guide

What could have been a cheesy ‘us vs them’ sci-fi tale has proved to be something deeper and more complex in this unsettling drama. With a standout central performance from Gemma Chan as Anita/Mia, the synth whose serene exterior hides a tragic secret, the story has seen families – both human and machine – united and torn apart, the darkness at the heart of apparent progress exposed and questions asked about the nature of humanity.

Now, with the rogue synths in captivity, is the body count set to rise on both sides? Hobb is determined to reveal their secret, but there’s a missing piece of the puzzle that nobody knows about… A second series has been confirmed for this Channel 4 hit – we can’t wait!